Responsibilities
- Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act.
- Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
Requirements
- All newly licensed RNs and RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401K matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay (early access to earned wages)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Work Arrangement
On-site
Why UnityPoint Health?
- At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
- Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
- And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
How to Apply
- All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.
- Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are: Online Application to Nurse Residency Position. Resume
Additional Information
- Shift: Full Time | 7p-7:30a every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation
- Applications are accepted year round, but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school.
- Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference.
- 3 North is a 30 bed nursing unit with telemetry cardiac monitoring capability for all patient beds.
- The nursing skill mix is 65% Registered nurse/35% patient care technician.
- The patient population on 3 North is cardiovascular medical.
- The major patient diagnoses includes: Heart failure, pre and post cardiac cath, and other medical overflow.
- For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx
- If you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864
